Volkswagen Considers Selling Commercial Vehicles In The U.S.

William Maley

Staff Writer - CheersandGears.com

September 11, 2013

With Volkswagen still trying to work on taking over the world, sorry I mean become the number one automaker in the world, their chief executive of America says the company is considering selling commercial vehicles in the U.S.

Jonathan Browning, chief executive of VW Group of America told Reuters that vehicles such as the Caddy and Transporter vans "certainly represent an opportunity" for the United States.

"There are preliminary discussions (with VW's Wolfsburg-based management) but no definitive plans at the moment," said Browning.

If Volkswagen gives the green light for commercial vehicles to be sold in the U.S., that will likely begin in the second phase of the brand's U.S. expansion Browning said.

Share this comment

Link to comment

Share on other sites

I'm guessing they are replacing the "work" Mini-Vans that businesses used 5-10 years ago. The old Uplanders and Caravans with the seats removed will be replaced by these. I see Comcast near me has bought a bunch of Transit Connects when they used to be all Econolines.

Share this comment

Link to comment

Share on other sites

I looked at the TC's specs on Ford's site (and they are small for me), but I really would like to check one out in person.I've driven an (extended, windowless, 2-seat) Econoline, and I could see how some would be turned away from such a large box. But IMO there's certainly a need for both.